Security Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Security Engineering Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to protect systems, products, and sensitive data. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping you find opportunities that match your leadership experience and security expertise.

What Security Engineering Managers Do

Security Engineering Managers lead teams that design, build, and operate technical security controls. They set engineering priorities, guide secure architecture and development practices, and work with product, infrastructure, and risk teams to reduce vulnerabilities. Depending on the organization, their scope may include cloud security, application security, identity and access management, security operations, or infrastructure protection.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in security engineering or a related technical discipline, experience managing or mentoring engineers, and the ability to translate security risks into practical engineering plans. Useful strengths include cloud and application security, threat modeling, incident response, security architecture, automation, and familiarity with regulatory requirements. Clear communication and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Security Engineering Managers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries where secure systems are critical. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so you can explore senior opportunities that align with your goals.

Find Your Next Security Engineering Manager Role

Browse Security Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to compare opportunities, discover employers looking for security leaders, and take the next step in your career. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$164K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical projects and managing initiatives that drive security and compliance standards, while collaborating across teams to ensure effective execution and deliver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Transform your career by leading technical projects and enhancing security initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and protect sensitive data in a fast-paced environme...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Deliver impactful security and identity programs by driving cross-functional projects, enhancing operational effectiveness, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to achieve strategic goals in a dyna...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Join our engineering team to drive complex security programs from ideation to delivery. Lead initiatives that protect sensitive data and enforce compliance while collaborating across diverse teams to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity initiatives by supporting C4ISR security engineering and risk management activities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system security and ensure compliance ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Empower mission-critical defense initiatives by supporting cybersecurity and information systems security engineering efforts, ensuring robust security posture and compliance across C4ISR systems whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security at scale by developing innovative solutions, automating processes, and promoting best practices to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $181K *

Champion the growth of the Security Engineering team, driving collaboration across functions to enhance cybersecurity. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor talent, manage s...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Unlock advanced security solutions by leading detection and response efforts for AI-related incidents. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and develop tools that ensure a secure enviro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security posture, set standards, and drive automation, e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to set standards, drive automation, and enhance security posture whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to establish security standards, drive automation, and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading complex security programs that enhance product resilience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize pr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance corporate security strategies by leading endpoint protection, device trust, and SaaS security. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into workflows while building and mentoring a dy...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$302K - $336K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year strategy for a Zero Trust architecture, ensuring secure systems and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and driving fleet-w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$302K - $336K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by leading the development of a Zero Trust identity framework, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability of critical systems across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$302K - $336K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year Zero Trust architecture, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance security across diverse systems and teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $115K *

Optimize security measures by leading technical solutions to mitigate information risks. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and oversee incident response, safeguarding all computing platforms a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address complex security challenges and enhance risk management company-wide...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address complex security challenges company-wide. Influence risk management and ensure robust secu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address high-risk items and enhance Meta's security posture company-wide. Lead cross-functional t...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction, and influencing company-wide risk management strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $210K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role driving execution in Application and Platform Security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program delivery, manage operational rhythms, and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $215K *

Lead and develop a high-performing backend engineering team focused on scalable identity security solutions. Drive technical execution and architectural decisions while fostering a culture of collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Security Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Security Engineering Manager leads engineers responsible for designing and implementing technical safeguards. The role often includes setting security priorities, improving secure development practices, managing risk, and collaborating across engineering and business teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Security Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial security or software engineering experience, a record of technical leadership, and expertise in areas such as cloud security, application security, threat modeling, or security architecture. Requirements vary by company and team.

  • What skills are important for a Security Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Important skills include security engineering expertise, people management, prioritization, incident and risk management, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Experience aligning security work with product and infrastructure needs is also valuable.

  • What industries hire Security Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Technology companies, financial services, healthcare, retail, and many other industries hire Security Engineering Managers to protect applications, infrastructure, customer information, and business systems.

  • Are Security Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation and eligibility can vary by listing, so check each job description for its specific salary information.